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Massachusetts law requires both landlords and tenants to explicitly inform the other when they want to end a tenancy at will. Only once this notice is provided will the lease end. A landlord who fails to provide notice may not evict a tenant.

In the case of quiet enjoyment, the covenant provides the tenant with the right to use the rental for its intended purpose, and prevents the landlord from unreasonably disturbing that use. Tenants are entitled to ?quietly enjoy? a leased premises.

Non-renewal of the lease after the rental period ends In Massachusetts, landlords cannot evict a tenant or force them to vacate the property without probable cause. As long as the tenant does not violate any rules, they can stay until their rental period ends.

If the lease expires without action or renewal, the tenant does not become a squatter. Under Massachusetts law, they become either a "tenant at will" or a "tenant at sufferance" . The difference is whether they have the landlord's permission to remain.

If terms are in place in the lease, the lease should take precedence. A new owner cannot evict a tenant simply because they took over a lease that is already in place. The same holds true for the rental price. A new landlord cannot disregard the terms of the lease and increase the rent while a lease is in place.

If you've never had a fixed term and you have a rolling contract, your landlord will have to give you notice if they want you to leave. They don't have to give you any reasons why they want to evict you. They have to give you at least 28 days notice, but this could be longer depending on your agreement.